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Alison & The Artist – Learn to Draw with Ethan Moran
Ethan Moran is a portrait artist based in Galway, Ireland. An avid drawer with over fifteen years experience, Ethan currently teaches art through an... Read More
Become a Chief Compliance Officer in Medical Devices Industry
The role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is an increasingly lucrative position across all sectors but none more so than in the production of... Read More
Master the Art of Public Speaking – 7 Courses to Gain this Workplace Superpower
Speaking in front of an audience is not something many of us have to do regularly and so it isn’t a skill that many people can readily call... Read More
Alison Recognized for 12 Best Courses by Intelligent.com
Alison is delighted to announce that our free online courses have been named among Intelligent.com’s Best Online Courses for 2021.... Read More
Michael McCague: “There’s great freedom in Irish music.”
Michael McCague is a guitar and bouzouki player from County Monaghan. He’s played with a variety of outstanding traditional musicians over the... Read More
Starting University in September? Get a head start with Alison!
For a new generation of young people, the university experience is just around the corner. Every September, millions of students land in campuses... Read More
Nell Ní Chróinín: “When you sing a seannós song, you’re taking part in an ancient tradition.”
Nell Ní Chróinín is a seannós singer from the Múscraí Gaeltacht in County Cork. Since her earliest days, she has been immersed in seannós singing... Read More
Dr. Eurika Mogane: “Online education helps change our perceptions on a number of topics, including health.”
Dr. Eurika Mogane is a doctor and Alison student from South Africa. Motivated by her medical expertise and her belief in the universal good of free... Read More
5 Skills Employers Are Willing To Pay More For
Upskilling of any kind is of value and will improve your employability and earning potential. However, certain skills are more in demand than others... Read More
Mandela Day: 5 Ways To Take Action and Inspire Change
Every year, 18th July is celebrated across the world as Mandela Day. Commemorating the life and work of Nelson Mandela, the day is about recognising... Read More
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Mike Feerick
Mike Feerick founded Alison on the principle that anyone, anywhere should be able to learn anything, at anytime, for free. The inception of Alison... Read More
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Sébastien Breteau
Sébastien Breteau is the founder of the Breteau Foundation, a charity committed to promoting access to education in developing countries. The... Read More
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Jamie Alexandre
Jamie Alexandre is the co-founder and Executive Director of Learning Equality, an education technology non-profit focused on creating and supporting... Read More
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Origene Igiraneza
Origene Igiraneza is the CEO of O’Genius Priority, a Rwandan education technology company he founded in 2014 while still in university.... Read More
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Chuck Diemert
Chuck Diemert is the Literacy Zone Coordinator with the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York. Chuck has... Read More
14 Going Forward – 14 Courses that have Empowered Millions
This month Alison is celebrating its 14th birthday. While the last 14 years have seen the company grow enormously, one thing has stayed the same: we... Read More
Alison acquires Indian edutech company Dash Beyond
Alison is delighted to announce the acquisition of Dash Beyond, an Indian edutech company that aids job-seekers in achieving their desired career by... Read More
Alison launches the new Android App!
When the world went into lockdown, millions of people turned to online courses to upskill and empower themselves – and to keep boredom at bay!... Read More
Mike Feerick @ WISE Conference: “We’re trying to drive all costs of education down to zero. And we’re succeeding.”
In June 2020, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) hosted its virtual conference on “Education Disrupted, Education... Read More
Meet Charles Abrahams, our Afrikaans language translator!
Charles, tell us a bit about yourself and your background. My name is Charles Abrahams. I am 58 years old. I am currently working as an assistant... Read MoreFeatured Posts
What is a Content Library? Main Features and Applications
September 5, 2025
In today’s workplaces, knowledge is abundant but often disorganised. Employees lose hours searching for resources scattered across email threads, shar...Read More
Gamification in the Workplace: Real Results from 56K+ Learners
August 15, 2025
Employee engagement isn’t just important; it’s vital. In today’s world of fast change and hybrid work, organisations must prioritise engagement to...Read More
Gamified Learning: How Organisations Can Boost Learning Engagement by 25%
August 12, 2025
Disengaged learners cost organisations millions in lost productivity, higher turnover, and stalled capability growth. According to Gallup, employee dise...Read More
How to Build a Daily Learning Habit (And Actually Stick to It)
August 11, 2025
We all want to learn more, grow faster, and keep upskilling. But let’s be honest, building a consistent learning habit is tough. Life gets busy, motiv...Read More
New Feature: Stay on Top of Your Mental Health with Regular Check-Ins
July 29, 2025
Work isn’t what it used to be. Roles are shifting, expectations are rising, and stress is showing up in new and unfamiliar ways. Now more than ever, i...Read More
Assessments: Identifying High-Potential Employees
June 6, 2025
It is a truth universally acknowledged that organisations must invest in their people to enable growth. Identifying and upskilling future leaders is cen...Read MorePopular Posts
Alison Learner Spotlight: Meet Gloria Alado
June 15, 2022
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” – Dr Seuss If we’re honest, s...Read More
Disaster Management: Be Part of the Solution
January 15, 2025
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, but many are predictable. Would you know what to do in a crisis like a wildfire or flood? Whether natural or man-made...Read More
Alison vs Coursera and Udemy
February 17, 2025
Why Pay to Upskill When You Can Learn for Free? Thinking about advancing your career with online courses? Platforms like Coursera and Udemy claim to off...Read More
Teaching: A Noble Profession
October 5, 2023
Teachers teach all other professions. This is why teaching is considered by many people as the noblest of all professions. Teaching moulds the minds of ...Read More
John Taylor: “Alison is a truly powerful enabler.”
November 20, 2020
John Taylor is an Alison Graduate who managed a miraculous career change in just a few months thanks to Alison’s free online learning. By upskilli...Read More
Meet the African Businesses Hiring Alison’s Graduates
March 22, 2024
Looking for a job in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or beyond? Discover how millions of Alison graduates across Africa have leveraged their certifications...Read More